Questions About Silver Lace Vines

The leaves look like they may be diseased but not sure. The infected leaves get purple and then there is tan translucent spots. Help!

Answered by sterileprocessing on May 31, 2013

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No, not really because I see it on new growth. I will do that and Thanks for the help!

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Answered by AnnsGreeneHaus on May 31, 2013

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Are the affected leaves on old (last year's) growth? If so, it might be "age spots"... If not, I would take a sample to the local agricultural extension office for identification and recommendations. There are diseases with the same symptoms, a pathologist would be able to diagnose this condition.

My silver lace vine is three years old and has grown profusely but doesn’t bloom. Any suggestions? I have amended my soil well. We have sandy soil here.

Answered by Nikki on April 2, 2014Certified Expert

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This is likely from a nutrient imbalance in the soil. A soil test would tell you more but generally when you have lush green growth and little to no blooming, this means too much nitrogen and not enough phosphorus (which is what promotes flowering in plants). Add a phosphorus rich fertilizer or bone meal to the soil and see if this helps any.

I have a mature silver lace plant twisted around an arbor. It is beautiful but I was working in my garden and found some long roots underground about 8 feet away and cut them! It then dawned on me that it was the silver lace roots. Did I kill my plant? There is no greenery on it yet but I think it is a late bloomer anyway. HELP

Heavy and regular pruning can help keep this summer blooming vine in control.
If you need to remove it, you can cut the plant down to the soil level and paint the cut open wounds with a herbicide such as round up.
You may need to repeat this a few time.

I’ve read your piece about starting silver lace vine from “6-inch tip cuttings taken in the spring or early summer.” Will it work later? – Here in hot Las Cruces, New Mexico, mine have been blooming for a month, and I wonder if that renders conditions different for a “take” of clippings.
Thank you,
George

hello,
my silver lace -about 5yrs. in my care- is huge and very healthy, BUT, it has never bloom !

Could you please guide me ?
Thank you

Mirta

Answered by Downtoearthdigs on July 3, 2017Certified Expert

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Excess nitrogen could cause a lush green vine and no flowers.
You could give the plant some phosphorous to encourgae flowering.
Bone Meal is a good way to do this.
Here are some links with more information.